Justice of the Peace 4-1

Local Rules and Statutes

Grand Prairie Government Center – 106 West Church Street, Suite 205, Grand Prairie, TX 75050
Telephone: (214) 751-4040 | Fax: (214) 751-4050
Hours of Operation: 8:00am - 4:00pm, Monday - Friday
Se Habla Español
General inquires: JP41Court@dallascounty.org
Specific inquiries:

• Civil: JP41Civil@dallascounty.org
• Evictions: JP41Evictions@dallascounty.org
• Traffic: JP41Traffic@dallascounty.org
• Wedding: JP41weddings@dallascounty.org

Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, Part V Rules of Practice in Justice Court
Texas Rules of Evidence
Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code, Chapter 15, Subchapter (E) - Venue - Suits Brought in Justice Court

Justice Courts are not courts of record, there is no court reporter or recording/transcript of the proceedings.

• Civil Practice and Remedies Code
• Local Rule Electronic Communication - Effective May 1, 2023
• Personal Property Exemption
• Texas Constitution and Statutes
• Texas Property Code
• Texas Rules of Civil Procedure
• Texas Rules of Evidence

Motions for Continuance

Requests must be filed at least 2 days prior to the scheduled court date.

If your motion is not timely filed, it will not be considered without good cause and evidence to support your request.

Your motion may be submitted via email to one of the following:

For civil cases:  JP41Civil@dallascounty.org
For eviction cases:  JP41Evictions@dallascounty.org
For traffic cases:  JP41Traffic@dallascounty.org

* Failure to appear may result in the hearing/trial proceeding in your absence.*

Click here for the Motion and Order